Buying guide
Best cordless lawn mowers in the UK
Chosen from what the Amazon listings state, not tested by us. How we pick
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Greenworks 48V 41 cm: 440 m², two 4 Ah batteries
Two 4 Ah batteries and a twin charger are included, so it is ready to use.
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Greenworks 40V 41 cm: 500 m² on two batteries
Each battery cuts about 250 m², so you can swap and keep going.
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Makita DLM462PT4: 46 cm, four 5 Ah batteries
Makita recommends it for lawns up to 1,900 m², the largest rating here.
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Battery mowers now cover everything from a small terraced lawn to a large rural plot, but they are not interchangeable. Cutting width sets how many passes you make. Battery capacity, best read as watt hours (volts multiplied by amp hours), sets how much lawn you can cut per charge. Cutting height range matters if you like a longer lawn in summer, and self drive matters on slopes or with a heavy, wide deck. This guide compares battery mowers at different sizes on the facts their listings give: cutting width, battery and what comes in the box, the lawn area the maker suggests, cutting height range and whether it pushes itself. Choose by lawn area first, then by the battery platform you already own or want to build on.
All products compared
- Greenworks 48V 41 cm: 440 m², two 4 Ah batteries
- Cutting width
- 41 cm
- Battery
- 2 x 24 V 4 Ah (48 V), included
- Rated lawn
- Up to 440 m²
- Cutting height
- 30 to 80 mm
Check price on AmazonAffiliate link - Makita DLM462PT4: 46 cm, four 5 Ah batteries
- Cutting width
- 46 cm
- Battery
- Twin 18 V (36 V), 4 x 5 Ah included
- Rated lawn
- Up to 1,900 m²
- Cutting height
- 20 to 100 mm
Check price on AmazonAffiliate link - Hayter Harrier 48 AD: self drive, rear roller
- Cutting width
- 48 cm
- Battery
- 60 V 8 Ah, included
- Rated lawn
- Not stated
- Cutting height
- 13 to 60 mm
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- Cutting width
- 41 cm
- Battery
- 2 x 40 V 2 Ah, included
- Rated lawn
- Up to 500 m² (250 m² per battery)
- Cutting height
- 25 to 80 mm
Check price on AmazonAffiliate link - Greenworks 60V 51 cm self drive with LEDs
- Cutting width
- About 51 cm (20.3 in)
- Battery
- 2 x 60 V 4 Ah, included
- Rated lawn
- Not stated (45 min run time)
- Cutting height
- About 25 to 100 mm
Check price on AmazonAffiliate link - Husqvarna Aspire LC34: 34 cm, folds for storage
- Cutting width
- 34 cm
- Battery
- 18 V Power for All, included
- Rated lawn
- Up to 500 m²
- Cutting height
- 30 to 70 mm
Check price on AmazonAffiliate link - Ryobi OLM1833B with 5 Ah: 33 cm, EasyEdge
- Cutting width
- 33 cm
- Battery
- 18 V ONE+ 5 Ah, included (no charger)
- Rated lawn
- Up to 250 m² per 5 Ah charge
- Cutting height
- 25 to 65 mm
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| Product | Cutting width | Battery | Rated lawn | Cutting height | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenworks 48V 41 cm: 440 m², two 4 Ah batteries | 41 cm | 2 x 24 V 4 Ah (48 V), included | Up to 440 m² | 30 to 80 mm | Check price on AmazonAffiliate link |
| Makita DLM462PT4: 46 cm, four 5 Ah batteries | 46 cm | Twin 18 V (36 V), 4 x 5 Ah included | Up to 1,900 m² | 20 to 100 mm | Check price on AmazonAffiliate link |
| Hayter Harrier 48 AD: self drive, rear roller | 48 cm | 60 V 8 Ah, included | Not stated | 13 to 60 mm | Check price on AmazonAffiliate link |
| Greenworks 40V 41 cm: 500 m² on two batteries | 41 cm | 2 x 40 V 2 Ah, included | Up to 500 m² (250 m² per battery) | 25 to 80 mm | Check price on AmazonAffiliate link |
| Greenworks 60V 51 cm self drive with LEDs | About 51 cm (20.3 in) | 2 x 60 V 4 Ah, included | Not stated (45 min run time) | About 25 to 100 mm | Check price on AmazonAffiliate link |
| Husqvarna Aspire LC34: 34 cm, folds for storage | 34 cm | 18 V Power for All, included | Up to 500 m² | 30 to 70 mm | Check price on AmazonAffiliate link |
| Ryobi OLM1833B with 5 Ah: 33 cm, EasyEdge | 33 cm | 18 V ONE+ 5 Ah, included (no charger) | Up to 250 m² per 5 Ah charge | 25 to 65 mm | Check price on AmazonAffiliate link |
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The products in detail
No. 1 · Greenworks
Greenworks 48V 41 cm: 440 m², two 4 Ah batteries
A well-equipped all-rounder for typical UK lawns: 41 cm brushless mower with two 24 V 4 Ah batteries and a twin charger in the box.
In its favour
- Two 4 Ah batteries and a twin charger are included, so it is ready to use.
- Collects into a 40 L bag, mulches or side discharges, according to the listing.
- Greenworks lists a 3 year guarantee with a 2 year battery warranty.
Good to know
- Push only, which is more effort on a sloping lawn.
- The 24 V batteries suit Greenworks 24 V tools only, not other brands.
Listing title: Greenworks 48V (24V x 2) Cordless Lawnmower for Large Lawns up to 440m...
No. 2 · Makita
Makita DLM462PT4: 46 cm, four 5 Ah batteries
A large steel deck mower running on two 18 V LXT batteries, supplied with four 5 Ah packs and a twin port charger for big lawns.
In its favour
- Makita recommends it for lawns up to 1,900 m², the largest rating here.
- Ten cutting heights from 20 to 100 mm and cut, collect or mulch modes.
- IPX4 rated and fitted with a durable steel deck and a 60 L grass box.
Good to know
- Heavy, with a listed weight of 39.8 kg, and it has no self drive.
- Not compatible with Makita G-Series batteries, the listing notes.
Listing title: Makita DLM462PT4 Twin 18V (36V) Li-ion LXT Brushless 46cm Lawnmower co...
No. 3 · Hayter
Hayter Harrier 48 AD: self drive, rear roller
A self-propelled 48 cm Hayter with a two-piece rear roller and aluminium deck, running on a 60 V 8 Ah Flex-Force battery for a striped finish.
In its favour
- Self drive and a ribbed two-piece rear roller for traction and stripes.
- Aluminium deck with a lifetime deck warranty against cracking in normal use.
- Trim side deck lets it cut close to borders and raised beds.
Good to know
- The listing does not give a rated lawn area per charge.
- Heavy at 42 kg, so storage space and lifting matter.
Listing title: Harrier 48 AD including 8Ah Battery (60V) and 2 Amp Charger - CODE477A
No. 4 · Greenworks
Greenworks 40V 41 cm: 500 m² on two batteries
A 41 cm mower with two 40 V 2 Ah batteries for lawns up to 500 m², bundled with spare trimmer line spools for Greenworks 40V strimmers.
In its favour
- Each battery cuts about 250 m², so you can swap and keep going.
- Large 50 L bag and a single lever height adjuster.
- 40 V batteries fit other Greenworks 40V garden tools.
Good to know
- 2 Ah batteries are small, so expect to swap mid-mow on larger lawns.
- The bundled line spools are only useful if you own a Greenworks 40V strimmer.
Listing title: Greenworks 40V Cordless Lawnmower for Lawns up to 500m², 41cm Cutting ...
No. 5 · Greenworks
Greenworks 60V 51 cm self drive with LEDs
A wide self-propelled 60 V mower with rear wheel drive, LED headlights and four modes: mulch, bag, side discharge and leaf pickup.
In its favour
- Rear wheel drive with adjustable pace helps on slopes and in thick grass.
- Two 4 Ah batteries and a dual port charger come in the box.
- Four-in-one use includes a turbo leaf pickup mode, according to the listing.
Good to know
- This appears to be a US market listing, so check the charger plug and UK warranty.
- Rated lawn area is not given, only a 45 minute run time.
Listing title: Greenworks 60V 21" Self-Propelled Cordless Lawn Mower, Brushless Motor...
No. 6 · Husqvarna
Husqvarna Aspire LC34: 34 cm, folds for storage
A compact 18 V Husqvarna that folds flat and hangs on a wall hook, with battery and charger included for small to medium lawns.
In its favour
- Folding parts and a wall hook make it easy to store in a small shed.
- Uses the 18 V Power for All battery shared across many brands.
- Six cutting heights from 30 to 70 mm with a 30 L collector.
Good to know
- The 34 cm deck means more passes than wider mowers.
- The listing does not state the battery capacity in Ah.
Listing title: Husqvarna Aspire LC34-P4A Cordless Lawn Mower with 18V Battery and Cha...
No. 7 · RYOBI
Ryobi OLM1833B with 5 Ah: 33 cm, EasyEdge
Ryobi's 33 cm ONE+ mower bundled with a 5 Ah battery, for small lawns and for anyone already on the ONE+ platform.
In its favour
- EasyEdge grass combs let it cut up to the lawn edge, according to Ryobi.
- The ONE+ battery runs over 100 Ryobi tools.
- Folding handles and a collapsible bag store compactly.
Good to know
- No charger in this bundle, so you need one from the ONE+ range.
- 33 cm and 250 m² per charge limit it to smaller lawns.
Listing title: Ryobi OLM1833B 18V ONE+ Cordless 33cm Lawnmower (Body Only) & RB18L50 ...
Read before you buy
- What size lawn mower do I need?Lawn mower size guide: match cutting width and battery capacity in watt hours to your lawn area in m², with a quick table and real listing examples.
- What does mulching do on a lawn mower?How mulching mowers work, what the mulch plug and blade do, and when to mulch or collect clippings on a damp UK lawn, with cordless mower examples.
- Self-propelled vs push cordless mowersSelf-propelled or push cordless mower? How self drive affects effort, slopes, weight and battery use, and which lawn sizes really benefit from it.
- Ryobi vs EGO cordless mowersRyobi 18 V ONE+ and 36 V MAX POWER against EGO 56 V: battery platform, watt hours, cutting width and the other garden tools each battery runs.
- Robot mower vs cordless push mowerRobot lawn mower or cordless push mower? Time saved, lawn finish, edges and upfront cost compared for a typical UK back garden, with example models.
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